Each year, approximately 0.0% of Michigan graduates receive degrees in personal training.
In other words, every year an estimated 137 personal trainers graduate from Michigan's 16 personal training schools.

Top Schools

The top-ranked school in Michigan with a personal training program is Michigan State University, which is located in East Lansing. In 2010, it was ranked 16th nationwide.
12 students graduated with a degree in personal training from Michigan State University in 2010.
Students at Michigan State University paid $11,152 per year in tuition fees.

Grand Valley State University, which is located in Allendale, is the second-ranked school in Michigan that has a personal training program. It received a ranking of 29th in the country in 2010.
In 2010, 20 students graduated from Grand Valley State University personal training program.
The tuition rate at Grand Valley State University was $9,088 per year.

Alma College, which was ranked 29th nationwide in 2010, is the third-ranked school in Michigan that has a personal training program. It is located in Alma.
In 2010, 2 students graduated from Alma College personal training program.
Students at Alma College paid $27,580 per year in tuition fees.

Cost

If you choose to attend a Michigan personal training school, average tuition will be $15,047 per year. However, tuition at your particular institution may range from $2,787 per year to $31,186 per year.
In 2010, the personal training schools that charged the highest tuition rates in Michigan were:

Albion College - located in Albion, students are charged $31,186 per year

Alma College - located in Alma, students are charged $27,580 per year

Hope College - located in Holland, students are charged $26,510 per year

The following Michigan personal training schools had the lowest tuition rates:

Delta College - located in University Center, students are charged $2,787 per year

Saginaw Valley State University - located in University Center, students are charged $7,308 per year

Northern Michigan University - located in Marquette, students are charged $7,864 per year

A personal training degree from a Michigan school... what next?

The highest percentage of personal training graduates in Michigan pursue careers as a personal trainer.
In 2010, there were 4,810 personal trainers working in Michigan.
In Michigan, the largest numbers of personal trainers work in the following counties:

Lapeer County - 1,870 personal trainers

Barry County - 450 personal trainers

Washtenaw County - 360 personal trainers

Projected Growth

The government projects that the number of personal trainers in Michigan will grow by 25%. By 2018, there will be an estimated 9,780 personal trainers working in Michigan.

Salary

A personal trainer in Michigan earns $29,750 per year on average.
But, salaries for personal trainers can vary. In 2010, personal trainers made as little as less than $15,890 per year or as much as more than $61,390 per year in Michigan.
The counties in Michigan with the highest average salary for a personal trainer are:

Washtenaw County - $43,050 per year

Ottawa County - $36,920 per year

Clinton County - $32,550 per year

A personal trainer in the following counties in Michigan make the lowest salaries on average:

Genesee County - $21,930 per year

Alcona County - $22,890 per year

Berrien County - $23,770 per year

More Information

The charts and graphs below have additional Michigan statistics regarding a career in personal training. Take a look and compare salaries with various related fields such as physical therapy assisting or physical therapy.

Here are the different levels of study available for you to explore.

Bachelor's Degree in Personal Training in Michigan

Master's Degree in Personal Training in Michigan

Certificate in Personal Training in Michigan

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